Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs BMW iX3: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron costs about $3,853 less
That's $54 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro✓ $1,780/moTrue cost
iX3 50 xDrive$1,833/moTrue cost
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tronClosest matching trim: Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$73,450
+$13,709→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$87,159
+ running costs→↓− $25,398 resale
True cost$1,780/moA month to own, after resale
2027 BMW iX3Closest matching trim: iX3 50 xDrive
Sticker (MSRP)$75,900
+$14,043→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$89,943
+ running costs→↓− $26,245 resale
True cost$1,833/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $73,450 | $75,900 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $2,450 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,682 | $3,696 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $14 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $10,027 | $10,347 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $320 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $87,159 | $89,943 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $2,784 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $3,615 | ✓ $3,279 | iX3 by $336 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $18,675 | $19,005 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $330 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $9,186 | $9,985 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $799 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $17,279 | $17,865 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $586 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $17,551 | $18,088 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $537 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$25,398 | ✓ −$26,245 | iX3 by $847 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $128,158 | $132,012 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $3,854 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $1,780/mo | $1,833/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $53 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $1,820/mo | $1,877/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $57 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 4,400 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 404 (283) | — | — |
| Length | — | 4.78 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | 35% | — |
| US crash test | ✓ 5★ | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Range, km (winter about 70%)
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $2,450.